Oradea Airport Takeoff Accident: Premature Landing Gear Retraction (508)

Incident Overview and Location An aircraft accident occurred during the takeoff roll at Oradea Airport. The incident involved a flight engineer who was under training at the time of the event. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and date are not provided in the official source material. ## Sequence of Events During the takeoff roll, the trainee flight engineer prematurely retracted the landing gear. As a direct result of this action, the aircraft sank onto its belly. The aircraft then skidded along the runway surface before finally coming to rest. ## Outcome and Damage All 11 occupants on board the aircraft evacuated safely. Despite the successful evacuation of all personnel, the aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the accident as the premature retraction of the undercarriage during the takeoff phase.